[00:12] <Indira> JoseeAntonioR, I'm currently looking for ways to find/use this on my particular BIOS, is there any info i could give you to help you understand what specific BIOS I am using?
[00:12] <JoseeAntonioR> Indira: I would have to take a look at it
[00:40] <Indira> JoseeAntonioR, The SATA Adapter has enable/disable as options
[00:40] <Indira> The Local BUS IDE Adapter has disabled/primary/secondary/both as options
[00:40] <Indira> That is ALL the relevant information i can give on the BIOS, any other information = u know it or it can be found online
[00:42] <JoseeAntonioR> Indira: Well, we've figured out what's wrong with it, and what can we do. If you prefer, I can keep asking until we get an answer, and send an email to you.
[00:43] <Indira> JoseeAntonioR, I would appreciate that, email:dadsadadd@yahoo.com, is that it
[00:44] <JoseeAntonioR> Indira: Ok, once I find something I'll email it to adsadadd@yahoo.com :)
[00:45] <Indira> JoseeAntonioR, ok, thanks 4 everything
[00:45] <JoseeAntonioR> Indira: No problem, we're here to help.
[02:06] <mr_gees100_peas> hi, I'm having difficulties accessing a usb thumb drive. All I want is to be able to open it and transfer 1 file. I'm using ubuntu 11.10
[02:06] <JoseeAntonioR> Have you tried in another USB port?
[02:06] <JoseeAntonioR> mr_gees100_peas: ^^^^^
[02:06] <mr_gees100_peas> I tried two usb port. in the front.
[02:07] <JoseeAntonioR> mr_gees100_peas: Are they working with other things?
[02:07] <mr_gees100_peas> JoseeAntonioR: Should something happen when I plug it in like a window should pop up?
[02:07] <JoseeAntonioR> mr_gees100_peas: Not always. Open the file browser, and check if it has loaded.
[02:07] <mr_gees100_peas> JoseeAntonioR: As far as I know yes. I use them to transfer camera picture but on windows XP
[02:08] <mr_gees100_peas> JoseeAntonioR: Nope, nothing showed up besides the usual drives
[02:09] <JoseeAntonioR> mr_gees100_peas: I have to leave, I'll tell one of my mates to assist you.
[02:10] <mr_gees100_peas> JoseeAntonioR: thanks. I appreciate it
[02:10] <JoseeAntonioR> No problem :)
[02:12] <mr_gees100_peas> Never mind. I pulled it out and plugged it back in and it magically work. I tried this before but it didn't work but, for no reason it works now.
[02:14] <benonsoftware> mr_gees100_peas: Do others things work in the two USB ports?
[02:15] <mr_gees100_peas> benonsoftware: yes, I download pictures using the same port but in windows
[02:16] <mr_gees100_peas> benonsoftware: regardless, the usb key now started tro work for no apparent reason
[02:16] <benonsoftware> Ah, that's good to hear
[02:16] <Silverlion> mr_gees100_peas: did you use the same USB Stick with Windows and Ubuntu?
[02:19] <mr_gees100_peas> Silverlion: yes. its the same one. I'm trying to transfer a file without having to create an ftp server or similarly complicated setup
[02:20] <Silverlion> mr_gees100_peas: what about dropbox?
[02:20] <Silverlion> i am using dropbox to transfer files from windows to linux and vice versa
[02:21] <Silverlion> benonsoftware: what do you think?
[02:23] <benonsoftware> Yes, I use dropbox myself for my projects and files I need to transfer between OSes :D
[02:23] <mr_gees100_peas> Silverlion: I'll have to give that a try
[02:23] <Silverlion> mr_gees100_peas: i wouldn't suggest it if I had bad experience with it
[02:24] <Silverlion> dropbox is installable both on Windows and Ubuntu / Linux and gives you a separate folder that syncs itself once the OS is connected to the internet
[02:25] <mr_gees100_peas> Silverlion: I'll definitely give that a try
[02:25] <Silverlion> mr_gees100_peas: you won't regret it ;)
[02:25] <stlsaint> dropbox FTW!!
[02:26] <Silverlion> ftw?
[02:26]  * benonsoftware reminds everyone that mr_gees100_peas and them can get a extra 250MB :P
[02:27] <Silverlion> benonsoftware: that would be my benefit then as i brought it up :P
[02:27] <benonsoftware> OKies
[02:27]  * benonsoftware already has 6GB
[02:29] <mr_gees100_peas> well, I'll have to double check with work. The laptop I'm transfering files from is not mine
[03:28] <Arizona> can anyone help me fix tinychat issues?
[05:24] <mr_gees100_peas> Hi, I'm having problems installing a theme in ubuntu 11.10
[05:25] <mr_gees100_peas> I created the .them folder in the home directory and extracted the theme there. WHen I use the gnome tweak to select it it simply isn't listed
[05:31] <mr_gees100_peas> I tried it as .Themes, .themes, .theme and I think even .Theme and nothing gets listed in the advance settings tool
[05:36] <mr_gees100_peas> no takers?
[05:57] <mr_gees100_peas> Hi,  I need help with installing themse. I follow the tutorials online but when I use the advance settings the new theme is not listed
[09:38] <lwb> glad to be here
[09:39] <lwb> my english is so-so,so forgive me
[09:39] <komputes> lwb: hi where are you from?
[09:39] <lwb> china, and you?
[09:41] <komputes> lwb: Canada
[09:41] <komputes> lwb: what Operating system do you use now?
[12:42] <coalwater> lwb got bored apparently lol
[13:38] <joe_china> hi~ anyone here is using ACER D270?
[13:38] <joe_china> graphical performance is awful on UBUNTU 11.10
[13:39] <joe_china> OK... Silence hill.........................
[15:44] <Indira> I am installing ubuntu on my HP Computer
[15:44] <Indira> I have manged to get the deom working by using the "nomodeset" option on the cd
[15:44] <Indira> The demo works like a cham, except that I won't let me install
[15:44] <Indira> When I try to install it says that I don't have enought memory nor do I have internet acces
[15:44] <Indira> On windows, I have over 100 GB of free memory on my drivers and I have wired Internet acces
[15:44] <Indira> How do I get ubuntu demo (Wubi) to recoginize these things?
[15:45] <nlsthzn> Indira, hi... you are trying to install Ubuntu from within Windows using Wubi correct?
[15:45] <Indira> nlsthzn, Correcrt
[15:47] <nlsthzn> so when trying to install from within Windows you are getting an error message, could you copy paste the full error in  here (http://paste.ubuntu.com/) and paste that link here on IRC
[15:47] <Indira> nlsthzn, wait I am actually trying to boot from CD
[15:47] <nlsthzn> ah ok... so you where running it directly from the CD?
[15:48] <Indira> nlsthzn, yep
[15:48] <nlsthzn> and the live version was up and running no problem?
[15:49] <Indira> nlsthzn, yeah, jut the problem with memory and internet, otherwise it was great
[15:49] <shikata_ga_nai> hey guys I am planning to clone my hd which has ubuntu os installed on it, I want to know a pretty decent disk cloner, can you suggest one?
[15:51] <nlsthzn> Indira, and you say you are using wired internet... strange that it wasn't detected.
[15:52] <Indira> Indira, in a weird way it was, but it was usless, it kept connect and disconnecting automatically
[15:52] <Indira> nlsthzn,in a weird way it was, but it was usless, it kept connect and disconnecting automatically
[15:52] <Indira> nlsthzn ,in a weird way it was, but it was usless, it kept connect and disconnecting automatically
[15:52] <Indira> nlsthzn, in a weird way it was, but it was usless, it kept connect and disconnecting automatically
[15:53] <nlsthzn> how are you connecting, router directly or do you need to add information like user name and passwords etc?
[15:53] <Indira> router
[15:54] <Indira> I am installing ubuntu on my HP Computer
[15:54] <Indira> I have manged to get the demo working by using the "nomodeset" option on the cd
[15:54] <Indira> The demo works like a charm, except that I won't let me install
[15:54] <Indira> When I try to install it says that I don't have enough memory nor do I have internet acces
[15:54] <Indira> On windows, I have over 100 GB of free memory on my drivers and I have wired Internet acces
[15:54] <Indira> How do I get ubuntu demo (Wubi) to recognize these things?
[15:54] <Indira> sry, my bad
[15:57] <bodhi_zazen> Indira: how much RAM do you have ?
[15:57] <Indira> bodhi_zazen, um, how do i determine RAM quantity?
[15:58] <bodhi_zazen> free -m
[15:59] <Indira> do i do this within windows or within the live CD
[16:00] <bodhi_zazen> live CD (ubuntu)
[16:00] <Indira> Ok gimmie a sec
[16:01] <bodhi_zazen> Indira: https://help.ubuntu.com/11.10/installation-guide/i386/minimum-hardware-reqts.html
[16:02] <bodhi_zazen> And, as I think I indicated to your before, your graphics card looks incompatible with Ubuntu
[16:02] <bodhi_zazen> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/SystemRequirements
[16:03] <bodhi_zazen> Indira: as you are having problems, you need to start by identifying your hardware, from windows if necessary
[16:04] <Indira> bodhi_zazen, so I should start from windows?
[16:04] <bodhi_zazen> Indira: if you are more familiar with windows, yes
[16:05] <bodhi_zazen> How much ram ? what video card ? what version of Ubuntu ? what wireless card ? etc
[16:05] <bodhi_zazen> For each problem you have, we need to know the hardware
[16:05] <bodhi_zazen> Indira: I am seeing a black screen
[16:06] <bodhi_zazen> means very little to me
[16:06] <Indira> bodhi_zazen, I don't see a black screen
[16:06] <bodhi_zazen> Indira: I need help getting my Nvidia xxx or ati yyy or intel zzz working, now that is infomation we need
[16:07] <bodhi_zazen> Indira: You were getting a black screen yesterday , no ?
[16:07] <Indira> bodhi_zazen, when I used the USB, I tride Live CD w/ "nomodeset" and Not It works
[16:07] <Indira> sorry, now it works
[16:08] <bodhi_zazen> Indira: you still have not identified your hardware
[16:09] <bodhi_zazen> nomodeset means you are using the vesa driver, == incompatible video card and poor performance
[16:09] <Indira>  ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Series
[16:10] <bodhi_zazen> Indira: your video card is incompatible with Ubuntu
[16:10] <bodhi_zazen> You are going to struggle to get it working properly, if at all
[16:11] <bodhi_zazen> http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Ubuntu_Maverick_Installation_Guide#Removing_Catalyst.2Ffglrx
[16:11] <bodhi_zazen> That is for Ubuntu 10.04, no idea if it works with other versions
[16:12] <Indira> Thanks, should I try in Live CD Terminal?
[16:12] <bodhi_zazen> If you do not understand the information in that link, I highly suggest you purchase an inexpensive graphics card , you should be able to get one for $20
[16:12] <bodhi_zazen> You have to install the drivers after you install Ubuntu, it will not work with the live CD
[16:13] <bodhi_zazen> Indira: http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Hardware
[16:14] <bodhi_zazen> ATI dropped support for that graphics card, so you are unlikely to ever get it working
[16:15] <Indira> thanks 4 being realistic, i guess
[16:15] <bodhi_zazen> That is what the live CD is for, testing hardware compatibility
[16:15] <bodhi_zazen> You can find compatible hardware for cheap
[16:16] <bodhi_zazen> or use an alternate machine
[16:16] <bodhi_zazen> You do not have to go out and purchase the latest greatest Nvidia / ATI card
[16:16] <Indira> so, because the graphics card is old, what exactly is unable to work?
[16:17] <bodhi_zazen> But just as you can not run windows 7 on a laptop from 1998, your video card is so old, ATI no longer supports it
[16:17] <bodhi_zazen> Your performance will always be slow and you will not get 3d graphics
[16:18] <Indira> is there a list of compatible video cards?
[16:18] <bodhi_zazen> Yes, but it is poorly maintained
[16:19] <bodhi_zazen> http://www.ubuntu.com/certification/
[16:19] <bodhi_zazen> You need to check by release
[16:19] <bodhi_zazen> Just because it works with 10.04 does not mean it works with 11.10 or 12.04
[16:20] <bodhi_zazen> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupport/
[16:20] <bodhi_zazen> That second page is only as good as community input, and not everyone takes the time to report hardware compatibility
[16:20] <bodhi_zazen> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupportComponentsVideoCards
[16:21] <bodhi_zazen> Thus , as indicated on the page, the information has been "discontinued"
[16:21] <bodhi_zazen> "Discontinued Programmes"
[16:22] <bodhi_zazen> But at least that may serve as a guideline
[16:22] <Indira> ok, now I need a different kind of support, but at least I know what's wrong, Thank You
[22:48] <Zeb> hello
[22:49] <Zeb> Anyone know how I can either access settings for, or totally disable, those pop-up notification bubbles in ubuntu 11.10
[22:49] <Zeb> any time i get an email or a pidgin contact signs in/out or IMs me
[22:58] <Zeb> ahh, it was a plugin for pidgin
[22:58] <Zeb> deleted
[22:58] <philipballew> Zeb, so all good now?
[23:05] <Zeb> ya, im a total ubuntu n00b
[23:05] <Zeb> but figured that one out
[23:07] <philipballew> Zeb, so how is ubuntu working for you though?
[23:08] <Zeb> everything is harder than it needs to be
[23:08] <philipballew> how so?
[23:08] <Zeb> by default i couldn't change the font, it wasn't a setting option
[23:08] <Zeb> i had to download this tweak program
[23:09] <Zeb> as an example
[23:10] <Zeb> seems like basic UI settings shouldn't require installation of a separate configuration program
[23:10] <philipballew> Zeb, well the tweek program really just changes things iin text files, you can do tjat yourself if you were so inclined
[23:10] <Zeb> how would a beginner know how to do that? just thru google?
[23:11] <philipballew> hum, maybe. Im not saying they would, thats why there are apps in the repos
[23:11] <Zeb> ya. so as a power windows user for ~15 years, it's just a bit of a change
[23:12] <Zeb> way better than the last time i gave a linux-type OS a try, which was like Mandrake 9 i think
[23:13] <philipballew> I used to run red hat type stuff. its what mandrake is based off of. but now I prefer the debian way more
[23:13] <Zeb> i also didnt know how to launch a file viewer to visually navigate thru my files
[23:14] <philipballew> nautilus is nice.
[23:14] <Zeb> there's the home folder on my side panel
[23:14] <Zeb> but it doesn't launch ~/ like i expected
[23:15] <philipballew> i dont really use it at all as i use thee terminal to browse, but the home folder does launch into your personal user folder
[23:15] <Zeb> ahh, there is a "file system" icon though
[23:15] <Zeb> that will do it
[23:17] <philipballew> Zeb, i or someone can usually answer ubuntu specific questions here
[23:17] <philipballew> so feel free to come and hang or ask for any help
[23:17] <Zeb> thanks. i'll probably idle here and read through other people's questions/answers too
[23:17] <Zeb> good way to learn
[23:20] <Zeb> one more n00b question for now: how do i change colors of title bars etc
[23:21] <Zeb> oh and what is a Shell theme? in Tweak, next to Shell Theme i cant make any selections and there's a Caution icon
[23:23] <philipballew> your using ubuntu tweek?
[23:24] <Zeb> ya
[23:24] <philipballew> also, .10 or.04 for the version of ubuntu?
[23:24] <Zeb> .10
[23:24] <philipballew> okay.
[23:24] <philipballew> you want to change the windows to a different theme.
[23:25] <philipballew> well you need to look for gnome themes or unity themes.
[23:25]  * philipballew hunts for theme link
[23:25] <philipballew> that is if i understand your question correctly
[23:25] <Zeb> those will be available thru ubuntu software center though, right?
[23:25] <philipballew> they also have several already to choose from.
[23:26] <Zeb> ya i got that far, but didnt see a way to customize.
[23:26] <philipballew> first off does desktop>rightclick?change desktop background>theme do what your lookin for?
[23:27] <stlsaint> heyo
[23:27] <Zeb> nope, there are ~8 themes there, im using ambiance but just want to change the grey color to blue or something less dark feeling
[23:28] <Zeb> if i can modify the theme that's one way, otherwise i suppose i would find another theme
[23:28] <stlsaint> anyone have a preferred (solid) method of installing a kernel? ;)
[23:30] <philipballew> Zeb, well id just find another theme. they have sever to pick from. under aperences like I said, otherwise there are many ones some people made. you might be able to make one there. im not sure what gnome3 has
[23:31] <Zeb> k, is it gnome3 i'm using now?
[23:31] <Zeb> the default ubuntu 11.10 desktop
[23:32] <Zeb> (i dont know how to check)
[23:33] <philipballew> Zeb, gnome is a desktop enviorment and ubuntu ships with gnome, they just dont ship with the user inverface or desktop shell of gnome, they use their own, unity, though ubuntu ships with gnome apps
[23:35] <kristian-aalborg> hi
[23:35] <kristian-aalborg> hmm... command and conquer was released as freeware, right?
[23:39] <Zeb> ok 30 minutes is long enough spent trying to change the color of my title bars :) thanks for the help, be back later
[23:39] <philipballew> okay, no problem!!!